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[Episode 7] The drama “Gekokokujo Kyuji” is set in Mie Prefecture ⚾ Tour of filming locations and related spots [As of December 4, 2023]

掲載日:2023.12.04

A new drama for the October 2023 season, TBS Sunday Theater ``Gekokujo Kyuji'', started on October 15th (Sunday).

This drama is based on Mie Prefectural Hakusan High School in TsuCity, Mie Prefecture.

Since the drama is set in Mie Prefecture, filming locations are all over Mie Prefecture.

In this article, we will introduce the filming locations in Mie Prefecture that appeared in the 7th episode of "Gekokujo Kyuuji." Please go on a pilgrimage to the sacred place 🌟

At the end of the article, there is also a link to a page introducing the filming locations of the previous and subsequent episodes!

What is Sunday Theater ``Gekokokujo Kyuji''? It is a work that was modeled after a high school in Mie Prefecture!

The book ``Descent of Baseball Players: Mie Prefectural Hakusan High School's Miracle to Koshien'' (Kanzen) is a non-fiction book that chronicles the footsteps of Hakusan High School, which was a weak elementary school that lost in the first round of the prefectural tournament for 10 consecutive years, but participated in Koshien for the first time in the summer of 2018. is the original draft.

The drama is a work of fiction inspired by the book, and is an original story that is different from the book version.

The main character, Nagumo, a high school teacher who coaches Koshiyama High School's baseball team, will be played by Ryohei Suzuki, who will be starring in a Sunday theater for the second time in about two years since ``TOKYO MER~Running Emergency Room~''. Haru Kuroki plays Yamazumi, the baseball-loving manager of a former baseball powerhouse school. Also appearing are Haruka Igawa, Katsuhisa Namase, Rio Asumi, Mizuki Yamashita (Nogizaka46), and Kyon (Cotton).

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Staff members who have produced hit works

“Ishiko and Hanao – are you going to sue them for something like that? The story will be written by Sadoko Okudera, with the script written by producer Junko Arai and director Ayuko Tsukahara, who have brought many popular TBS dramas to life, including ``MIU404'' and ``Unnatural.''


These three have worked on the blockbuster drama ``Saiai,'' which won numerous awards, including the 59th Galaxy Awards Television Category Selection and the Tokyo Drama Awards 2022 Best Picture Serial Drama Category Grand Prix, so they can truly be called hit makers.

About the filming location and related spots of the 7th episode of Sunday Theater “Gekokujo Kyuji”

``Gekokokujo Kyuji'' is a drama set in Mie Prefecture, so filming was done at locations throughout the prefecture. There are many beautiful scenery.

In episode 7, Nagumo finally returns to Koshiyama High School as the coach! The Zan High School baseball team is steadily gaining confidence through repeated practice! Don't miss out on this event as we aim to become "Japan's No.1 Democracy"! Munenori Kawasaki, a former professional baseball player, also appeared as the manager of Mie Nishi High School and became a hot topic. Of course, the scenery of Mie Prefecture also appears in episode 7!

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A night view of a complex that Mie Prefecture is proud of

In episode 7, the evening view of Yokkaichi Industrial Complex appeared. [Yokkaichi Complex Factory Night View] is a popular tourist spot.


There are spots around Yokkaichi Industrial Complex where you can take pictures of the industrial complex's night view from various angles. ! From classic spots to hidden gems, you can check them out using the links below! 👇

Sunday, November 26th “Bananaman’s gourmet food!! 'IseCity 's gourmet food was introduced!

Just before the 7th episode of ``Gekokokujo Kyuji'' aired on Sunday theaters, ``Bananaman's Special Gourmet!!'' ' has been broadcast!

Set in Ise IseCity, Mie Prefecture, which was also a filming location, Ryohei Suzuki and Haru Kuroki are seen eating a variety of exquisite gourmet foods such as extra-large fried shrimp, exquisite broiled eel, and luxurious sashimi. Nogizaka46's Mizuki Yamashita, who plays Nemuro's older sister and appeared as a studio guest, was also very excited to see the two of them.

Here are the stores that were introduced with the classic phrase, "Since you've come to Ise, let's go eat!" 👇

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The extra-large fried shrimp, which is as big as your face, is popular! A Japanese restaurant that IseCity visit on special days!

At [Ise Osakaya], where IseCity visit on special occasions, the extra-large fried shrimp is the most popular.


The fried shrimp, which is about the size of Suzuki's face, is exquisite!


The eel kabayaki and sashimi looked very delicious!


Ise Osakaya
Address: 2582-1 Kamichicho, IseCity
TEL: 0596-27-3315
Business hours: 10:30-20:30 (order stop at 20:00)
Access: 2 minutes by car from JR Miyagawa Station, 10 minutes by car from Kintetsu IseCity Station or Ujiyamada Station
Parking: Available (30 spaces)


・2 king fried shrimp (single item) 5,720 yen (tax included)
・Assorted sashimi from 3,300 yen (tax included) *Contents vary depending on purchase
・Eel kabayaki 4,290 yen (tax included)

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The old townscape is beautiful! The townscape of “Ise Kawasaki”

Kawasaki, where Mr. Suzuki and Mr. Kuroki walked on their way to Ise Osakaya, is a town that flourished along the Setagawa River as the ``Kitchen of Ise'' that supported the worshipers of IseJingu.


The scenery from the Edo and Meiji eras has been preserved along the river.


The nostalgic old townscape is picturesque!


It is a spot that you can enjoy relatively regardless of the weather, even on rainy or cloudy days.

Click here for the spots that appeared in episode 6!

Click here for the spots that appeared in episode 8!

Images from Mie Tourism Editorial Department

Tourism Mie Editorial Department

Gekokokujo Kyuji is a drama modeled after Hakusan High School in Mie Prefecture.
The year Hakusan High School first participated in Koshien became a hot topic.
Koshiyama High School continues to make good progress with Nagumo taking over as the coach. Will he be able to participate in Koshien, the ``Japan's No. 1 champion?''...! ? I can't wait to see what happens next!

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